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To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
6/17/2025, 8:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 931
The Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification Act seeks to provide a framework for the extraction of Federal minerals in the Bull Mountains region that is in line with the approved mining plan modification. This legislation is intended to streamline the process for mining companies to access and extract these minerals while ensuring that environmental and conservation concerns are taken into consideration.
The bill is designed to balance the economic benefits of mineral extraction with the need to protect the environment and wildlife in the Bull Mountains area. It aims to create a regulatory framework that allows for responsible mining practices while also safeguarding the natural resources and habitats in the region. Overall, Bill 119 hr 931 is focused on facilitating the mining of Federal minerals in the Bull Mountains region in a manner that is consistent with the approved mining plan modification. It aims to strike a balance between economic development and environmental conservation, ensuring that both objectives are met in a sustainable and responsible manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 931
This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy.
This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.
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Current Status of Bill HR 931
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 931
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 931
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 931
Comments

Tyler Rankin
9 months ago
I am thrilled about this bill! It will create jobs and boost our economy. This is exactly what our country needs right now. I fully support it and can't wait to see the positive impact it will have on our community.

